Western tourists celebrate New Year's Eve in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, wishing Vietnamese people a Happy New Year.

Tonight, February 16th, the eve of the Lunar New Year, Western tourists from all over the world excitedly flocked to the center of Ho Chi Minh City to visit Nguyen Hue flower street. Many people exchanged New Year's greetings in Vietnamese.

On New Year's Eve 2026 (Year of the Horse), tourists from many countries such as the UK, France, the US, and the Netherlands flocked to the center of Ho Chi Minh City to enjoy the Lunar New Year atmosphere. They shared their impressions of the Vietnamese New Year and sent New Year's greetings to the Vietnamese people.

The Nguyen Hue flower street was packed with visitors during the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, many of whom were foreign tourists.

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On New Year's Eve, the 29th day of the lunar month, many Western tourists flocked to the center of Ho Chi Minh City, to the Nguyen Hue flower street area and Bach Dang Wharf Park, joining in the New Year's celebrations of the Vietnamese people.

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Many visitors expressed their delight and excitement at the horse mascots and miniature landscapes displayed on Nguyen Hue flower street.

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"Happy New Year!", many Western tourists know this greeting by heart when communicating with Vietnamese people on New Year's Eve.

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Western tourists enthusiastically celebrate the New Year with their families and relatives in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Traveling from the Netherlands to Ho Chi Minh City during the Lunar New Year, Kevin and Querine sat on Nguyen Hue flower street, sipping Vietnamese beer and chatting, enjoying the New Year atmosphere in Vietnam. Kevin said that this was his first time celebrating Tet in Vietnam, and he was incredibly impressed by the wonderful atmosphere; everywhere he went, people were wishing each other a Happy New Year. "The traditional ao dai dress and the vibrant flowers are what impressed us most these past few days," the couple shared.

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Tourists find joy in celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Many people wore traditional Vietnamese ao dai dresses to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Many tourists express their love for Vietnam by wearing red shirts with yellow stars.

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As evening approached, the crowds flocking to the center of Ho Chi Minh City grew larger.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khach-tay-don-giao-thua-o-trung-tam-tphcm-chuc-mung-nam-moi-nguoi-viet-185260216204156488.htm